Observer Report
New Delhi
On Saturday India said that it has not yet decided about reopening the Kartarpur Corridor even though Pakistan has already announced it will allow Sikh pilgrims to visit the site.
A notification issued by the Pakistani Ministry of Religious Affairs on Friday had stated that after reviewing an overall improvement in the Covid-19 situation in Pakistan, it had been decided to reopen the Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib Corridor with immediate effect.
Quoting an official from the Ministry of External Affairs, Indian publication Hindustan Times reported that the movement of the pilgrims through the corridor had been suspended because of the coronavirus outbreak. “We remain in touch with all concerned authorities, including ministries of home affairs and health and family welfare. A decision on reopening of the corridor would be taken in accordance with the Covid protocol and easing of restrictions,” MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said.
He also asked Islamabad to complete the construction of a bridge on its side of the border.
